Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

O'Neill & Brennan

  • Hertfordshire
  • £60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
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O'Neill & Brennan are currently working with a well established contractor that are seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Advisor to join their team on a large scale project in Hertfordshire.The Role:The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing health, safety, and environmental strategies across projects. This role is vital in promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring full compliance with statutory and internal standards, helping establish the company as an industry leader in EHS performance.Responsibilities:Support the EHS Manager/Lead and project teams in the implementation of safety management systems and procedures in line with legal and regulatory requirements.Work closely with operational teams to develop and monitor safe systems of work and risk assessments to ensure all project activities are well-planned and safely executed.Conduct regular audits and inspections; track EHS performance metrics and ensure non-conformances are addressed promptly.Promote a strong safety culture across all projects through leadership and influence.Engage with site teams to identify and mitigate health, safety, and environmental risks; provide ongoing coaching and support.Encourage and reinforce positive safety behaviours and practices among all workers.Ensure projects operate in full compliance with statutory obligations and industry best practices.Provide guidance on EHS matters throughout all project phases, from pre-construction through to completion.Participate in project start-up meetings and contribute to project planning and execution strategies.Implement and monitor the company’s EHS policies, procedures, and management systems on site.Support site management in communicating EHS requirements and delivering workforce inductions and ongoing briefings.Offer expert advice and instruction to management, employees, and subcontractors on all EHS matters.Assist in preparing documentation for EHS-related accreditations and audits.Coordinate internal and external inspections/audits and ensure timely resolution of any findings.Lead or support investigations into incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.Produce accurate, high-quality reports for internal use and client requirements.Identify EHS training needs and deliver relevant train

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